The Same Now As They Were Then

On the occasion of her birthday, some timely words of wisdom
 from one of America's most beloved writers.

Laura Ingalls Wilder

(February 7, 1867-February 10, 1957)

Author of the "Little House" books.
Photograph courtesy/WOUB

"As you read my stories of long ago

I hope you will remember

 that things truly worthwhile

and that will give you happiness

 are the same now as they were then.

It is not the things you have that make you happy.

It is love and kindness and helping each other

and just plain being good."